Steelers football is about history. It's about tradition. It's about honoring the past.

And honoring the past is exactly what the Steelers will do on October 26, when they wear their newly designed 1933 Throwback Uniforms against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football at Acrisure Stadium.

The uniform pays tribute not just to the 1933 team and where it all began for the Steelers, but also to the City of Pittsburgh and the rich legacy it holds.

"We're excited to unveil our new throwback uniforms which not only pay tribute to the origins of the Steelers franchise but also to the deep connection we have to our hometown of Pittsburgh," said Steelers President Art Rooney II. "It's especially fitting that we'll debut these uniforms on Sunday night, October 26 when we play the Green Bay Packers – another franchise in the league with a long and rich history."

The team will wear a version of the 1933 uniform, with some slight adjustments, during the Week 8 matchup against the Packers.

The gold throwback jersey features black stripes, with large white block letters trimmed in black on the front. The front will also prominently feature the City of Pittsburgh crest on the left shoulder to honor the team's connection to the city, while on the back of the jersey are large black block numbers.

The helmet features a gold matte finish with a gray facemask and a black stripe down the middle, while the players will complete the look with beige uniform pants. 

"The first time I saw it, my jaw dropped because we haven't worn a jersey like that in a while as a team," said linebacker Alex Highsmith. "It's all so cool. I would say the helmet is my favorite part of it. That yellow matte helmet is just sick. I think it's a cool new look.

"And then with the jersey, I love that. I am just really excited to wear it."

He isn't the only one who feels that way.

"The yellow helmet is sweet," said tight end Pat Freiermuth. "We've worn black helmets since I've been here, and well before that, and just switching it up to a new helmet I love. It gets players excited. It gets the fans excited. It's something cool to showcase. After we wear them, I want to keep that helmet forever. It's super cool."

It doesn't take much to get players juiced up for games, as competition is all the drive they need. But throwing in something like a different uniform just adds to it.

With all eyes on the Steelers-Packers game that night on primetime there is a desire to do the uniform proud as well.

"I'm really excited for it, and to be wearing them on Sunday Night Football, it's going to be awesome," said Highsmith. "Everyone's going to be able to see them. It won't be a regular one o'clock game. It'll be a primetime game. I'm just excited for everyone to see them.

"I'm excited to represent them as a team whenever we use them on Sunday night."

The fact that it honors the rich history of the organization, and celebrates the City of Pittsburgh, is something that isn't lost on the players.

"It's an honor to be able to wear these uniforms, knowing the history of this organization and all the players and people who have come before us," said Highsmith. "We know we have to wear it with pride and whenever we do wear them, we've got to put our best foot forward.

"As everyone knows, Pittsburgh is one of the most historic franchises in all of sports, not just football," said Freiermuth. "Being able to showcase the jersey that is a part of that history, it's super cool. These jerseys are going to be talked about, just like I remember when the Steelers wore the 'bumblebee' jerseys, and they're still talked about. These jerseys are going to be talked for a long time."